3.Effect of thyroid hormone level on the expression of synaptotagmin Ⅰ in adult rat hippocampus
Ning-ning, ZHU ; Xue-mei, JIA ; Chun-lei, LIU ; Jing-zhou, HE ; Yong-xia, XU ; De-fa, ZHU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2009;28(3):255-258
Objective To observe the effect of different thyroid hormone level on the expression of synaptotagmin Ⅰ(Syt Ⅰ) in adult rat hippocampus. Methods All 28 adult male SD rats were assigned randomly into hypothyroid, hyperthyroid and control group, hypothyroid group was established by daily intraperitoneal injections with propylthiou raci(PTU, 10.0 mg/kg body weight) for 6 weeks and hyperthyroid group with L-Thyroxine (L-T4, 0.5 mg/kg body weight) for 3 weeks. Radioimmunity method was used to assay the levels of serum T3 and T4, immunohistochemical S-P technology to assay the levels of Syt Ⅰ protein in hippoeampus CA1, CA3 and dentate gyrus (DG). The layers analyzed in the different subfields include the polymorphic cell layer(the stratum oriens, SO), pyramidal cell layer(PCL), stratum radiatum (SR), lacunosum-molecular layer (SLM) in CA1 and CA3, granular cell layer(GL) and molecular layer(ML) in DG. Results The levels of serum T3 and T4[(0.34±0.12), (41.03± 11.37)nmol/L]in the hypothyroid rats were significantly lower than those in the control group[(0.65±0.15), (55.20±10.68)nmol/L, P < 0.01 or < 0.05], and the positive granule of Syt Ⅰ was significantly lower in PCL and SR of CA1 and CA3, GL of DG. The average optical value responsible for Syt Ⅰ immunoreactivity was obviously reduced in SO(0.048±0.007), PCL(0.299±0.035), SR(0.042±0.007), SLM(0.038±0.006) of CA1, PCL(0.085± 0.019), SR(0.040±0.011), SLM (0.038±0.006) of CA3, GL (0.076±0.019) of DG than normal controls (0.068± 0.014, 0.376±0.053, 0.053±0.008,0.056±0.009,0.118±0.026,0.052±0.010,0.053±0.009,0.099±0.015; P< 0.01 or < 0.05). Serum T3 and T4 levels [(1.43±0.30), (157.18±19.95)nmol/L]of hyperthyroid rats were significantly higher than those of control group(P < 0.01). The value was reduced in PCL(0.322±0.050), SR(0.039±0.006), SLM (0.042±0.006) of CA1, PCL(0.098±0.034), SR(0.046±0.013), SLM(0.046±0.010) of CA3 and GL(0.085± 0.024), ML (0.042±0.009) of DG (P < 0.05 or < 0.01). Conclusion Adult-onset of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can reversibly decrease the expression of Syt Ⅰ in CA1, CA3 and DG regions of hippocampus.
5.Genotyping of nucleocapsid protein gene of HCV in HIVHCV co-infected patients in Kunming in 2019
ZHU Yan-tao ; LIU Jun-yi ; ZHANG Mi ; ZHANG Nian ; LI Jian-jian ; YANG Bi-hun ; KANG Li-juan ; LI Xiong-jun ; LIU Jia-fa ; WANG Jia-li
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(1):16-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of HCV genotypes and subtypes in patients with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, HIV)/HCV co-infection in Kunming based on the nucleocapsid protein gene sequence of HCV (hepatitis C virus). Methods Serum was collected from HIV/HCV co-infected patients with household registration in 14 county-level cities, districts and counties under the jurisdiction of Kunming, who admitted to Yunnan Provincial Infectious Disease Hospital from March to August 2019. The viral RNA was extracted from the serum, reverse transcribed to synthesize cDNA, and the HCV nucleocapsid protein gene-specific primers were used for nested PCR amplification. The positive amplification products were sequenced, bioinformatics software such as DNAstar and MEGAX were used for sequence analysis. Results A total of 64 samples from co-infected patients with clinical diagnosis of suspected HIV/HCV were collected and amplified by HCV nucleocapsid protein gene-specific primers, of which 17 samples were amplified positively. The results of sequence analysis showed that the sequences of 9 cases were located in the same evolutionary branch as the HCV 3b subtype sequence, and the nucleotide homology was 93.3%-95.2%; the sequences of 5 cases were located in the same evolutionary branch as the HCV 1b subtype sequence, and the nucleotide homology was 96.8%-97.6%; the sequence of one case and the subtype sequence of HCV 3a gene were located in the same evolutionary branch, and the nucleotide homology was 95.2%; the sequence of one case and HCV 6n gene subtype sequence were located in the same evolutionary branch, and the nucleotide homology was 97.9%; One case was located in the same evolutionary branch as the HCV 6u gene subtype sequence, and the nucleotide homology was 98.4%. Conclusions HCV 1b, HCV 3a, HCV 3b, HCV 6n and HCV 6u genotypes or subtypes of HCV are prevalent in Kunming, and HCV 3b is the most prevalent genotype.
6.Distribution characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in hospitalized HIV/AIDS patients with wound infection in Yunnan
LI Meng-xue ; LIU Jia-fa ; ZHANG Rui ; LI Zheng-lun ; LI Jian-jian ; DENG Xue-mei ; DAI Jia-wei ; ZHANG Mi ; DONG Xing-qi
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(1):33-
Abstract: Objective To analyze the distribution characteristics of the main pathogens of HIV/AIDS patients with wound infections and provide basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods The clinical data of 294 patients with positive secretions or pus specimens from 2016 to 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. Results A total of 357 strains of pathogenic bacteria were isolated from 294 cases, of which 123 strains of Gram-negative bacilli (G-b), accounting for 34.5%, were mainly Escherichia coli (15.4%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (3.9%), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (3.6%); Gram-positive bacilli (G+b) 14 strains, accounting for 3.9%; 108 Gram-positive cocci (G+c), accounting for 30.3%, of which 44 strains were coagulase-positive Staphylococcus aureus (12.3%), Coagulase-negative staphylococci were mainly Staphylococcus epidermidis (4.2%) and Staphylococcus hemolyticus (2.8%); 37 strains of fungi, accounting for 10.4%, were mainly Candida albicans (5.9%); 75 strains of Mycobacterium, accounting for 21.0%, including 41 strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (11.5%) and 34 strains of non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (9.5%). 52 of the 294 HIV/AIDS patients had mixed infections, accounting for 17.7%. There was significant difference in the distribution of G+c, G-b, mycobacteria and mixed infection among different specimen sources (P<0.05), and there was significant difference in the distribution of mycobacteria among different CD4+T lymphocyte counts (P<0.05). There was significant difference in the level of CD4+T lymphocytes between patients of different ages (P<0.05), and there was significant difference in the level of CD4+T lymphocytes from postoperative incision and other parts (P<0.05). Conclusions Patients with HIV/AIDS are prone to combined wound infections with various pathogenic bacteria. We should strengthen the research on wound infection in HIV/AIDS patients, and timely send patients with a low number of CD4+T lymphocytes for secretion or pus culture, so as to carry out targeted treatment and improve the prognosis of patients.
7.Effectiveness of sirolimus-eluting stents in emergency percutaneous coronary intervention
Ru-Hui LIU ; Ming-Zhong ZHAO ; Yang LIU ; Wen-Lin MA ; Bing DENG ; Jia-Hong XU ; Jin-Fa JIANG ; Da-Yi HU ;
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2005;0(12):-
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of applying sirolimus-eluting stents in emergency percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).Methods In total,220 patients with AMI were enrolled in this study at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, divided into two groups,one with bare-metal stent and the other with sirolimus-eluting stent.Cardiovascular fatality,major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and target vessel revascularization (TVR) were observed one and six months after PCI in the two groups.Results There was no significant difference in overall fatality and MACE in the 1~(st) or 6~(th) months after PCI between the two groups.Three cardiogenic deaths occurred in bare-metal stent group with a fatality of 2.8 percent,and five deaths in sirolimus-eluting stent group with a fatality of 4.5 percent in six months after PCI.However,rate of restenosis in those with sirolimus-eluting stents was significantly lower than that of bare-metal stents (6.0 percent vs 16.1 percent,P
8.Mid-long term complications of endovascular repair in aortic diseases and its secondary interventional strategies.
Wei GUO ; Xiao-Ping LIU ; Tai YIN ; Xin JIA ; Hong-peng ZHANG ; Fa-qi LIANG ; Guo-hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2007;45(23):1604-1607
OBJECTIVETo investigate the methods and effects of secondary intervention for mid-long term complications of endovascular repair (EVR) in aortic diseases.
METHODSFrom May 1999 to Jun 2007, 21 patients with mid-long term complications after EVR were treated in our center. Of these cases, 15 cases received first EVR for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), 3 cases for thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) and 3 cases for aortic dissection (TAD). The mid-long term complications included 11 cases of type I endoleak, 4 cases of type II endoleak, 2 cases of type III endoleak and 4 cases of migration of stent grafts. Proximal or distal extensions were used for type I and III endoleak in 9 cases. Fenestrated, scallop and bifurcated stent grafts were used to reconstruct the aortic arch in 3 cases. Emboli technique was used in treating type II endoleak. Thrombectomy and bypass technique were used in 4 cases with stent graft limb occlusion. One ruptured AAA accepted open surgery.
RESULTSSecondary endovascular technique were undergone in 20 (95.2%) cases. One case died in 30 days after the secondary intervention and endoleak remained after the secondary operation in 5 cases. Three cases died of the secondary intervention.
CONCLUSIONSEndoleak and limb occlusion were the chief mid-long complications after EVR. Secondary endovascular technique can be used in most cases and carries great challenges in aortic arch lesions.
Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aortic Diseases ; surgery ; Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation ; adverse effects ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; etiology ; therapy ; Retrospective Studies ; Stents ; adverse effects ; Treatment Outcome
9.Pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of ziprasidone tablets in Chinese healthy volunteers.
Guang-fa WANG ; Qing-xia CHEN ; Wei-qiao HUANG ; Wei-zhong LIU ; Jia-jie ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2009;29(8):1561-1564
OBJECTIVETo investigate the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of ziprasidone tablets in Chinese healthy volunteers.
METHODSA randomized crossover study was performed in 20 healthy volunteers, who received a single oral dose (40 mg) of the test or reference preparation of ziprasidone. Blood samples were collected from the subjects at different time points following the drug administration, and the plasma concentration of ziprasidone was determined using high-performance liquid chromatography. The pharmacokinetic parameters were analyzed by DAS software and the relative bioavailability was calculated according to the formula F=AUC(t)/AUC(r)x100%.
RESULTSFor the test and reference preparation, the pharmacokinetics parameter C(max) was 170.7-/+71.3 and 174.4-/+81.6 ng/ml, t(max) 3.73-/+1.87 and 3.69-/+1.84 h, t((1/2)) 5.57-/+1.62 and 5.61-/+1.73 h, AUC(0-t) 1273-/+252.3 and 1296-/+266.9 ng.h.ml(-1), and AUC(0-infinity)1396-/+276.9 and 1407-/+281.5 ng.h.ml(-1), respectively, with the relative bioavailability of (98.3-/+12.6)%. No significant differences were found in the main parameters of the test and reference preparations as analyzed by ANOVA and two- and one-side t-test.
CONCLUSIONThe test and reference preparation of ziprasidone are bioequivalent.
Administration, Oral ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Biological Availability ; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions ; Health ; Humans ; Piperazines ; administration & dosage ; adverse effects ; pharmacokinetics ; Tablets ; Therapeutic Equivalency ; Thiazoles ; administration & dosage ; adverse effects ; pharmacokinetics ; Time Factors ; Young Adult
10.Histologic features and pathologic diagnosis in usual interstitial pneumonia.
Jia NA ; Ren-gui WANG ; Guang-fa WANG ; Ping LIU ; Wan-zhong ZOU
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2004;33(2):105-108
OBJECTIVETo study the pathologic features, differential diagnosis and role of open lung biopsies (OLB) in usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP).
METHODThe authors reviewed the pathologic, clinical and radiologic features of five cases of UIP (one autopsy case and four OLB cases), with follow-up information.
RESULTSThe typical histologic features were a non-uniform distribution of alveolar inflammation, fibroblastic foci, interstitial fibrosis and honeycomb change. There also was associated metaplasia of bronchiolar epithelium, type II pneumocyte hyperplasia and accumulation of alveolar macrophages.
CONCLUSIONSCharacteristically, UIP exhibits temporal heterogeneity under low-power light microscopy, which includes changes in both the early and end stages. Open lung biopsy is an important diagnostic adjunct for suitable patients with atypical radiologic features on computerized tomography. Correlation between clinical, radiologic and pathologic findings is also essential for a correct diagnosis.
Aged ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Lung ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pulmonary Fibrosis ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Respiratory Function Tests ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed